To make the ACGS more accessible to our technologist colleagues
we are pleased to announce a new band 5 and below membership rate
launched at the Genetic Technologist Study Day 29th April 2016 in
Manchester.

Applicants should apply online via the link above and
select ACGS Band 5 and below membership. Please can applicants
also email a copy of their pay slip or a letter from their Head of
Laboratory confirming pay band to the BSGM office membership@bsgm.org.uk

Existing members should email David Cockburn d.cockburn@nhs.net with a
copy of their pay slip or letter from head of laboratory to arrange
a reduction in fees from 2016/2017 only.

Announcement: membership fees for trainees

With the launch of the band 5 £20 membership rate for ACGS, it
has come to our attention that some trainees (on band 6) have paid
for 2016/17 membership at a £20 rate already - which was mistakenly
advertised on the BSGM website.

We wish to apologise for any confusion, but there is no
reduction in fees available except for those on band 5 or
below. The BSGM
website has now been corrected.

It has been decided that those fortunate trainees who have
already processed payments at the £20 rate will not be surcharged,
but they should note that they will be required to pay the full
rate next year.

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